IPC 113 → BNS 53: Effect Caused

Quick Summary: IPC 113 vs BNS 53

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, has replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860. IPC 113 (Effect Caused) is among the offences re-enacted by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which reorganises and renumbers the old Indian Penal Code while keeping the core ingredients intact. Effect Caused now maps to BNS 53, and the position below reflects the current bare act.

What did IPC 113 cover?

IPC 113 dealt with effect caused — liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended. Until 30 June 2024, every FIR and criminal trial for this offence was registered and prosecuted under this provision of the Indian Penal Code 1860.

BNS 53: What changed in the new law?

No major change. From 1 July 2024, new complaints relating to effect caused are filed under BNS Section 53, while cases registered earlier continue under the old IPC provision as per the saving clause of the BNS.

Punishment under BNS 53

Same

Practical implications for advocates, police & citizens

• Advocates: For effect caused, cite the current provision BNS 53 rather than the repealed IPC 113 in all matters arising on or after 1 July 2024.
• Police officers: Register new effect caused FIRs under BNS 53; procedure follows the BNSS.
• Law students & citizens: Use the IPC 113 to BNS 53 mapping when checking your position on effect caused under the new law.